One line under the independent clause and two lines under the dependent clause.

The herd was on high alert while the lion remained.

The lion gave up in exasperation since he could not get near the calf.

Although the heard was nervous it did not run away.

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Sonia Gould

6 September, 02:45

One line under the independent clause and two lines under the dependent clause.

The herd was on high alert while the lion remained.

The lion gave up in exasperation since he could not get near the calf.

Although the heard was nervous it did not run away.

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Cindy Lou Who · Answer 1

With the sentences provided, the following can be classified.

Independent Clause:

"The lion gave up in exasperation since he could not get near the calf".

Dependent Clause:

"The herd was on high alert while the lion remained".

" Although the heard was nervous it did not run away:.

Explanation:

An independent clause holds a subject and a verb, along with holding a complete thought in the sentence. It conveys a complete message.

A dependent clause also holds a subject and a verb but does not convey a complete thought, hence becomes an incomplete sentence. It does not convey a complete message.

One line under the independent clause and two lines under the dependent clause.The herd was on high alert while the lion remained.The lion gave up in exasperation since he could not get near the calf.Although the heard was nervous it did not run away.

One line under the independent clause and two lines under the dependent clause.

The herd was on high alert while the lion remained.

The lion gave up in exasperation since he could not get near the calf.

Although the heard was nervous it did not run away.